It’ll be patriotism against zombies when big budget historical war movie Operation Chromite (Battle of Inchon) arrives in theaters later this week. Train-based undead action flick Train to Busan is breaking all box offices in Korean theaters since it’s wide release last week, hitting that sweet spot of fun pop corn flick with incisive social commentary. Operation Chromite will likely appeal to the Korean allegiance to its battle scars and victories, in this case the Korean War version of the Battle of Normandy with a huge amphibious landing and tide changing battle victory. Starring Liam Neeson as General Douglas MacArthur, the movie headlines dual veterans Lee Jung Jae and Lee Bum Soo to bring the smexy gravitas, and hilariously Jin Se Yeon to do whatever it is that is her thing. The star power is certainly huge within the movie which explains the big name attendance at the VIP movie premiere Monday night, with Ha Ji Won rocking the blue one arm top, and Lee Min Ho, Jung Woo Sung, and Kwon Sang Woo all going dude summer comfy casual. Continue reading →